hesitancy

Example Sentences

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So, there is a level of hesitancy," he said. "But to be honest, that level of hesitancy can be overcome through price stimulation.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“Moreover, the macro uncertainty likely creates a more cautious tone from the C-suite or some hesitancy in upping guidance especially for cyclical firms.”

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“Their hesitancy to cut rates, I think, is actually ... quite a mark against them,” he said on CNBC.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

“Looking at the full-year summary for 2025 it reflects the year’s geopolitical environment and the level of hesitancy that it entailed,” Chief Executive Vagner Rego said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

But Burnside was a stubborn man, determined perhaps to show action and confidence where McClellan had shown hesitancy and uncertainty.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt